Road closures ramp up in Overland Park for event-filled weekend
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Downtown Overland Park is gearing up for a weekend of fun-filled events with multiple road closures.
A car show will take place on Thursday, June 12, from 6-9 p.m., with food trucks and a Mario Kart tournament at Strang Hall. A concert in Thompson Park will be going on at 7 p.m. with a performance by Back Alley Brass Band.
Overland Park Drive from 80th Street to Valley View, and 81st Street from Overland Park Drive to the Strang Hall parking garage entrance will both be closed on Thursday.
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Friday consists of an art fair filled with local artists from 4-10 p.m. downtown.
Saturday is packed with events starting with a Farmers' Market at 7:30 a.m. at Matt Ross Community Center. An Art Fair follows shortly after starting at 9 a.m., followed by the 6th annual Peace March and Rally at 10 a.m. at City Hall and ending at Thompson Park.
Santa Fe Drive from Conser Street to 79th Street, and 80th Street from Overland Park Drive to Conser Street, will both be closed Friday and Saturday.
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A free shuttle service will be available to the community that is wheelchair accessible and stroller-friendly. It will begin at City Hall, 8500 Santa Fe Dr., will make four stops throughout downtown and returns to City Hall approximately every 15 minutes.
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